Proverbs 25:22
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
In context
20 Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23 As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
Proverbs 25:22 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
- KJV King James Version
- For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
- WEB World English Bible
- for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
- ASV American Standard Version
- For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For coals thou art putting on his head, And Jehovah giveth recompense to thee.
- DBY Darby Translation
- for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward thee.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.